Feed Your Zoo At Home Family Movie Night

I love spending time with my grandsons. We decided to have a fun family movie night and watch the movie "We Bought A Zoo".

I went to Walmart to buy the movie and some pizzas for dinner. The movie looks like it will be a good one. I saw the trailer and it really made me want to watch it. This will be a fun night for them and I'm turning it into a little party for the boys.

I also bought some delicious Del Monte fruit cups to make a healthy treat for us to eat while we watch the movie. Of course I couldn't forget my own "big cat" so I got the kitty some yummy treats of her own. She's very picky but I think she will like these.

Here's all the little monkeys enjoying their pizza. They are excited to start watching the movie and eat the treat I am making them, but first they have to eat all their pizza.

We go to the zoo in Seattle all the time, so the boys are familiar with lions, tigers, and monkeys, which I'm assuming will be in the movie. They even like looking at the snakes and alligators at the zoo!

Who doesn't get messy when they eat their pizza, right? This little guy loves pizza.

I made a super simple, no cooking, treat for us to eat as we watch the movie. I just took a slice of pound cake and spooned on some vanilla yogurt. Then I drained the juice from the fruit cups and put them on top of the cake and yogurt. Super fast and easy! And it actually tasted really good. I'll definitely be eating this again. I really liked the Del Monte fruit cup of peaches with cinnamon and brown sugar.

Del Monte fruit cups are already a great price and First for Women magazine is featuring a $0.50-off coupon.

The boys loved their special treat. They didn't watch all the parts of the movie because it really was for older children. I liked it a lot and I thought it was really heartwarming. But when the animals came on the screen, that got their attention.

The lion really caught their attention. Mine, too! Such a beautiful animal. Even though the story line was too mature for the boys, it was still fun having our own little movie party.

My daughter Samantha really enjoyed watching the movie, she thought it was great. Ever since she had little Ashley, she and her husband have not gone to the movies, so this was nice for her too. The fruit cup treat was a hit all the way around!

This little girl is already an amazing actress. She practically steals every scene. Isn't she adorable? "We Bought A Zoo" is a warm and wonderful movie that I can't wait to watch again.

Last but not least is the kitty. We didn't forget about her! We opened up a tasty Meow Mix cat treat for her. Here she is looking up at the screen. Her favorite scenes were of course, the lions and tigers. She did eat her treat, as well as the second one.

There is a $4.00-off coupon that can be used to buy "We Bought A Zoo" with the purchase of any 2 participating Del Monte pet products. Del Monte pet products are being featured in Women's World magazine and Parade magazine.

We had a great dinner and a movie night with lots of fun. We'll have to do this again soon!

We had a fun and wild night watching We Bought a Zoo with the family and the cat! You can read my Google+ Story about my shopping trip to buy Del Monte Fruit Cups, Meow Mix and the movie.

*This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias.
All opinions expressed in this shop are my own and your experience may vary. #Cbias #iLovemyK9

Boba Baby Carrier Review and Giveaway

Baby carriers are so cute and so convenient. Having my son close to me and not wondering around makes me feel like he is safer. He is a toddler now and oh my can he run! When we go out to the farmers market or to an outdoor event with large crowds I worry about him not wanting to hold hands. He is insistent that he is a big boy who does not hold hands. But a piggy back ride, well that is beyond fun! The wiggle worm he is a traditional piggy back ride was out of the question, plus his little arms and legs are too short for it. I knew we needed a carrier that I could carry him on my back safely.

I selected the Boba Baby Carrier as the carry we need since it holds a toddler up to 45lbs. Much higher of a weight limit than most carriers. My sister Sam has a Boba for her son and she loves it. She suggested to me to try one for my son. The new Kangaroo pattern is so cute. I told my son he can be my little joey and go for a ride in the carrier. He thought it was a great idea!

At first my son thought I was nuts trying to put him into the carrier on my back. He was making me laugh with his Uh No and Help Me as we were trying to figure it out. I re-read the instructions and realized I was doing it wrong. (Note to self, make sure you read instructions before involving a wiggling toddler.)

I had my husband help me put my son in the carrier on my back. I have a bit of a weaker arm on my left side making it hard to do it by myself but once he was in my son was having a blast. I had to explain to him to not pull mommies pony tail but after that he was hanging out enjoying being in the carrier.

We went to our local Farmers Market and he rode in the Boba Baby Carrier just fine. It made it easier to get the items I needed first and then let him down to walk around. I know the carrier will come in handy for times I am out alone and need to have my son on my back to be able to get things done. Plus when my husband and I expand our family in the future we will have an adorable carrier for the new baby.

Product Features for the Boba Baby Carrier:

• 100% Cotton
• Front and back carry options
• Removable sleeping hood
• Adjustable sleeping hood, adjusting in length to fit growing babies
• Zipper pouch may be used to store your hood when not in use
• Comfortably fits heights 5’0” – 6’3”
• Waistband range: 25” – 58”
• Additional adjustments for easier fit & breastfeeding
• Patent-pending removable foot straps
• Elastic bands neatly roll up straps
• Shoulder strap holders keep purses and diaper bags in place
• Easily adjustable chest strap
• Uniquely designed to “hug” your child
• Converts to an infant carrier without an insert
• Extra head support adjustments for infants
• Body of carrier rises 2-3” higher than other brands
• Multiple pockets for on-the-go storage
• High quality military grade buckles

 

To celebrate the Spring and getting out and having some fun with your little one safely snug in a Boba Baby Carrier we are taking part in a Boba giveaway. The giveaway is being hosted on Rafflecopter on several blogs. You can enter the giveaway here at Frugal Family Tree below.

Enter for your chance to win a Boba Baby Carrier, a Boba Baby Wrap or a Boba Travel Pack! All products can be seen at www.bobafamily.com. With Boba products it is easier than ever to enjoy Freedom Together as a family and Boba wants YOU to get a chance to use their products. To enter to win, “Like” them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boba) and for an additional two entries, follow them on Twitter (www.twitter.com/boba). Enter the giveaway now until April 15th, 2012.







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**I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.

Pin Me Up Scotty

I know I am not the only Pinterest addict out there! Its like being in another world once you have a cup of coffee and get to pinning. I have always loved photography and am the type of person who keeps article clippings, recipe cards and cute stuff I see neatly kept in a binder or folder.

Pinterest is like the oh I should have thought of that site! Its catching on quick. I like to see what my family and close friends pin. Its like peeking into their thoughts.

I even found things that are a reflection of my dorky side. Such as crochet Star Trek characters. Now how cool is that! lol So join us at Frugal Family Tree and our new venture Popcorn and Pearls on Pinterest and get to pinning. Or as some might say Pin Me Up Scotty!

Miche Bag New Spring Line Review

With my Farrah bag in Seattle

Last Christmas my older sister Sam had a new purse. It was really pretty and so I asked her about it. She said "It's a Miche Bag!" I had never heard of a Miche Bag before, so she sent me to their website to check it out. They are great!

A Miche Bag is a bag inside of a bag. There is a base bag that holds all of your stuff, just like a regular purse. But the great part is, the base bag fits into outer shell bags and all of the shells are different. So you buy your base bag, and then you buy your shell, or as many shells as you like! There are all kinds of different looks to choose from. You can also buy different handles and accessories to really give your bag a unique look.

It is so easy to just lift your base bag with everything in it, into your different shell bag. Just like that you have a totally different bag. I always love carrying a big bag for my books or extra jacket, or whatever else I might need for the day.

My new Miche Bag is roomy, stylish, and just about perfect for anything I'm wearing. I live a busy life, so having a bag that's so easy to change the look of is great for me. I have the new Farrah Bag that's been introduced for spring. It comes in a smooth light cream colored snake-patterned faux, and it's perfect for day or night.

I also have the Kendal Bag, another bag that is a spring introduction. It comes in a soft silver faux leather with top pleating detail, and convenient deep side pockets.

I really like the Miche Bag and I hope to get more. They even have a Megan Bag! To see the entire line of bags and products, go to michebag.com.

The Megan Bag is on my need to get list!

You can find more information and about your local Miche bag representative by liking them on Facebook and following them on Twitter.


*I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from other

Neat-Oh Zip Bin Street Racer Take Along Back Pack Review and Giveaway

Items that are more than one thing are just plain fun! A backpack that is a Race Track on the go, super fun. For my son's birthday we first learned about Zip Bins by Neat-Oh!. They are a cool company that makes items that are zippable fun and functional products. My son has been wanting a back pack since he found my old college backpack in the closet. He tries to wear it but its as big as he is. I wanted to find him something he could use while we were out and about.

Zip Bin Street Racer Take Along Back Pack was a great solution to finding him a fun back pack that he could wear and also be fun to play with. He can put all his cool cars in his back pack and play with them where ever we go. Its a soft back pack so even with his toys in there its still light enough for him to carry. He looks so cute in it!

I love how the backpack looks like a car when its zipped up and can unfold to a race track. Plus it can be wiped clean from sticky hands, my son always seems to have something messy going on. I am a fan of Zip Bin items. They are very cool.

Neat-Oh makes all sorts of cool stuff that I would love to have for my son and nephews. They also have a new product coming out that would be perfect for spring time picnics. The Neat-Oh Picnic Lunch Box is a lunch box that unzips flat to be a place mat to eat your lunch on. So cute!

GIVEAWAY

Win a Neat-Oh Zip Bin Street Racer Take Along Back Pack

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 *Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts April 4st, 2012 and ends on April 25th 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of prize after receipt of winner’s notice. Sponsors also reserves the right to substitute if we will be out of stock on an item for a while.